Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Allusions

Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Allusions
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Publisher : Merriam-Webster
Total Pages : 614
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ISBN-10 : 0877796289
ISBN-13 : 9780877796282
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Book Synopsis Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Allusions by : Elizabeth Webber

Download or read book Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Allusions written by Elizabeth Webber and published by Merriam-Webster. This book was released on 1999 with total page 614 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to references commonly used in speech and writing. Explains more than 900 allusions. Entries include examples from todays leading media. A must for serious readers, language lovers, and ESL students.


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